Boatcare introduces eco boat maintenance division

Boatcare, a boat maintenance company founded by UK boating business Boatfolk, has launched a new division, EcoMarine, focusing on sustainable and ecologically sound boat repair and maintenance along the entire boat cycle. The official launch took place at the Southampton International Boat Show.

Boatfolk says EcoMarine is designed to provide boat owners with a comprehensive upgrade and modernisation service that is less damaging to the environment. The division will offer environmentally conscious options across four key areas of boat repair, refit, and care:

• Coatings – Using environmentally friendly products such as Coppercoat.
• Power – Partnering with brands like Ecobat, MG Energy, Vitron Energy, and Fischer Panda to deliver sustainable power solutions.
• Propulsion – Collaborating with innovators such as Oceanvolt to offer green propulsion systems.
• Waste – Implementing waste management practices with support from Halyard’s Wave International Filtration Systems and Ecobat battery recycling services.

“At Boatfolk, sustainability is at the core of our values and we are dedicated to promoting boating in a low-impact environmentally responsible way.,” says Michael Prideaux, managing director of Boatfolk. “As more boat owners become conscious of their environmental impact, we are committed to helping the boating community to make conscious decisions about the products and services they use. By incorporating environmental awareness into every aspect of our operations, we ensure our customers have access to the best sustainable products available.

“We’re proud to see Boatcare partner with leading brands like Oceanvolt to offer high-quality environmentally-conscious solutions. As the UK’s leading authorised applicator of Coppercoat, our expert team and state-of-the-art facilities—capable of lifting vessels up to 50 tonnes and 18 meters—are well-equipped to drive this eco-friendly approach to marine refit and maintenance, supporting our customers on their journey toward more sustainable boating.”

As part of the EcoMarine strategy, Boatfolk says it will integrate innovations such as electric propulsion and hydrogeneration systems, energy storage, and control systems from Oceanvolt, with the aim of providing boat owners with more sustainable and efficient power solutions.

Alec Von Weissenberg, commercial director for Oceanvolt, says: “We are thrilled to join forces with Boatfolk to introduce our advanced electric propulsion and hydrogeneration systems to their customers. Our partnership will allow boat owners to experience firsthand the benefits of our technology including reduced environmental impact, lower maintenance costs, and quieter operation. Together, we aim to make sustainable boating more accessible and widespread around the world.”

Portland Marina in Dorset, UK, will be the first to adopt the EcoMarine initiative, utilising its repair and refit facilities, which include undercover storage, marine engineering, GRP repairs, and marine electrical services.

The launch of EcoMarine aligns with British Marine’s recent announcement of a five-year plan prioritising decarbonisation.